We’re shaking things up on GOtv! More sports, better line-ups, and an easier way to find your favourites. Ready? Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | GOtv have in a statement said that they ‘are shaking things up” starting Wednesday 9 October, with a fresh new line-up on SuperSport. What’s new? SS …
Read More »Winner of Miss Russia 2024 pageant vows to do her best to win Miss Universe title
MOSCOW | TASS | The 18-year-old winner of the Miss Russia 2024 pageant Valentina Alekseeva, who represented the republic of Chuvashia in the contest, promised to do her best to win the title of Miss Universe. “My future plans are, of course, to worthily represent Russia at the Miss …
Read More »Nyege Warm-Up Party: A glimpse into the upcoming festival with Uganda Waragi
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Safari Maze located at Centenary Park was buzzing with excitement during the Nyege warm-up party. The party offered revelers a glimpse of the anticipated music experience at this year’s 9th Edition of the Nyege Nyege Festival and an immersive Uganda Waragi cocktail experience giving …
Read More »Big Brother Naija finale: Who will walk away with the ultimate title and grand prize?
Abuja, Nigheria | THE INDEPENDENT | Sunday’s Big Brother Naija live show was filled with surprises, reveals and multiple evictions – the perfect lead-up to this week’s hotly anticipated and highly contested season 9 finale. Aptly described by host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as a “rollercoaster of a night”, three housemates were …
Read More »Ray G kicks off pre-Bell ObaFest enjoyments at Soho Terrace
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara’s heritage singer Ray kick started the pre-Bell ObaFest enjoyments last Sunday at Soho Terrace Bar in Mbarara with a stellar performance to some of his popular hits that got the crowd in a frenzy. Hosted by MC Kacheche and Lithan Mc, the duo …
Read More »Property destroyed in botched Eddy Kenzo Arua show
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Revelers in Arua City rampaged on Saturday night, destroying property worth millions of shillings after a music concert featuring popular Ugandan musician Eddy Kenzo failed to take place. The concert, dubbed “Eddy Kenzo Carnival: Twende Tupaate,” was scheduled to take place at Hotel Santa …
Read More »Short films on sexual and reproductive health rights premiere in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach a Hand Uganda and Sauti Plus Media Hub have premiered a collection of eight compelling short films centered on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Justice (SRHRJ) in East Africa. The fiction and documentary films are part of the Get Reel project – which …
Read More »Bell Obafest 2024 edition announced, promising a multi-sensory experience of food, music and beer
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bell Lager, “the official beer of Enjoyments” has announced the return of the Bell Obafest following a successful first edition held last year. With this year’s edition, the festival will stretch to three days, scheduled for 18th to 20th October at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo. …
Read More »MultiChoice Talent Factory provides fertile ground for the roots of the African film industry
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) nurtures talent and promotes sustainable development within Africa’s vibrant film and television sector. Spanning 14 countries across the continent, MTF offers a comprehensive training and development programme designed to empower emerging filmmakers and industry professionals. Through education, hands-on experience, and …
Read More »‘My NIN, My Birth Right’ rings out loud as Primary Schools drama festival climaxes in Mbale
To incentivize early birth registration, the government has waived fees for birth certificate applications for children aged zero to six months Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) aims to hit two birds with one stone, when it supports artistic excellence, at the ongoing National Primary …
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